You are so amazing, Bonnie. I am still in awe of what I witnessed today. Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me be present for the awesome event. You and Travis were a beautiful team. I hope you are getting even a little, tiny bit of sleep tonight. Remember to take naps when you can and to have as much patience as possible with the nursing. It can be so hard.

One of your best skills during your long, hard labor was using your voice to tell us all what you needed. I want to encourage you to keep using that even now after your baby is here. You will have many loving visitors in the coming days and it will be fun to see them and show off your gorgeous girl. Just remember to use your voice from time to time to say, "Hey, I'm really glad you could come, but I have to sleep/nurse now." Keep advocating for yourself, just like you did during labor to perfection.

You are a superhero, lady. Congratulations. Can't wait to see that baby in the next few days. We'll be over soon...

Prayer for Canonization of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

Father, source of all holiness, You raise up within the Church in every age men and women who serve with heroic love and dedication. You have blessed Your Church through the life and ministry of Your faithful servant, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has written and spoken well of Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and was a true instrument of the Holy Spirit in touching the hearts of countless people.

If it be according to your Will, for the honor and glory of the Most Holy Trinity and for the salvation of souls, we ask You to move the Church to proclaim him a saint. We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Copyright Bonnie Engstrom 2007-2011.

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